Las Vegas has some pretty incredible Mexican food, both on and off The Strip. Here are the places that come most highly-recommended by our industry insiders. From simple street tacos, to dishes adorned with shaved truffles, from vegan burritos to goat birria, there's something for everyone.
Letty's de Leticia's Cocina
Located on the northwest edge of the Arts District, and a stone’s throw from the Premium Outlets and Symphony Park, Letty’s de Leticia’s Cocina operates in a building that once housed one of Las Ve...
Javier’s
Neon Feast contributor Donald Contursi, president of Lip Smacking Foodie Tours, calls himself “a huge fan” of Javier’s, “for many reasons, not the least of which is that it is a family-owned and fa...
Casa Playa
“Casa Playa strikes a perfect balance between Wynn/Encore’s trademark elegance and the Encore Beach Club’s legendary party scene, by offering fresh seafood, luxury ingredients and the party vibe of...
Birria El Compa
Food blogger Philip Tzeng seems to like Birria El Compa for all the right reasons. “While every other Mexican shop sells beef birria because it's easier and more convenient for them, Birria El Com...
Leticia's Cocina & Cantina
Established in 2009, Leticia’s Cocina & Cantina built a broad following among North Valley residents at its former location on Norman Rockwell Lane. And since 2019, it has continued to draw crowds...
Tacotarian (Multiple Locations)
In April of 2023, VegNews named Tacotarian the Best Vegan Taqueria in America. We weren’t surprised, since VegansBaby.com founder Diana Edelman had already convinced us to include it on our list of...
Cantina Tequila
No less a foodie than Neon Feast dojo Al Mancini is a fan of this new spot: “I love everything about the absurdly over-the-top south-of-the-border decor, designed by the inimitable Branden Powers. ...
El Dorado Cantina Restaurant and Bar (Multiple Locations)
The first El Dorado Cantina Restaurant and Bar was opened in 2014, next to the largest strip club in Las Vegas. Open 24/7, the restaurant's menu combines organic and non-GMO ingredients with authen...
Border Grill
A pick in the Brunch and Mexican categories by social media marketer and Instagram influencer Emily Romero (@eatmelasvegas), this modern Mexican eatery at Mandalay Bay is the brainchild of celebrit...
Viva! By Ray Garcia
Esquire magazine Chef of the Year Ray Garcia’s lively take on Mexican cuisine is reflected in the colorful murals and wood and rope accents that characterize his restaurant in The District at Resor...
Juan's Flaming Fajitas (Multiple Locations)
This restaurant is well-named. The first thing you’ll notice upon entering is the scent of roasting meat wafting through the air as the fajita plates are ignited with a shot of vodka and oregano. T...
Bajamar Seafood & Tacos (Multiple Locations)
Las Vegans have two options for the seafood-focused Mexican bites of Bajamar: a strip mall location on Blue Diamond Road near Mountain's Edge and the original, just north of the Strip on Las Vegas ...
B.S. Taqueria
Ray Garcia's B.S. Taqueria is one of two full-service, sit-down restaurants inside the Sundry food hall at UnCommons. It's a smaller, more modest operation than ¡VIVA!, the chef's Strip restaurant ...
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